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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1919
Page
1
Bryan Griffin and Zadie Smith wed in Terre Haute after Mrs. Smith's divorce. They attempted to reside in Casey under Illinois law but were arrested and tried by the county judge. Bath fined 300 dollars and jailed sixty days. Mrs. Smith remains legally Smith under Illinois law. Griffin had returned from army service.
An oilseed threshing engine exploded on the Walters farm near Casey injuring Louis Walters and Chas Shafer. The boiler’s low water level caused the blast as bystanders reported.
Charles Bierbaum faced county court action after his wife accused him of failing to support their child. She stated she had lived in Marshall for months while he worked on the farm. The parties agreed to settle, with Mrs Bierbaum to receive 1100 dollars and the matter dropped.
Judge Hollenbeck may enter the race for a seat on the constitutional convention after an auto tour of Coles and Douglas counties with officials including Judge Everett Connelly Representative A L Ruffner County Treasurer J W Lewis and Supervisor A Lee. He is described as well qualified with state bench legislative service and broad knowledge of state departments and people.
Joe Gunder injured his heel while blackberry picking, twisting it crossing a ditch. The sprain was painful but he improvised a makeshift leg allowing him to work at his barber chair on Saturday.
Len McFarling faced a jail stay in Robinson after visiting Crawford courts with friends, producing a pocketbook and a small bottle of whiskey. He pled guilty and was fined about $60 before being sent home as a judge is sought. Mrs Lewis urges Chicago children for two week stays in Marshall with free transport.
Sugar scarcity threatens local buyers for 30 to 60 days with Chicago wholesale prices around 20 cents a pound. Merchants report insufficient imports and delivery bottlenecks while consumers hoard, and roads and trails face delays that worsen supply. Several marriages and court actions also appear in brief notices.
Real estate list shows multiple transfers including Francers to Ola Manhart 5-9-11 priced at 5 dollars, Matthew C Wells to Wallace Elliott 60 acres 31-9-12 for 34300, John W Fredenberger to David Lutz lots in Marshall for 1000, Mary E Janney to Everett A Keirk lot Martinsville for 300, ArdeHn Archer to Will Osburn lots Marshall for 1, Andrew Thompson to Andrew J Liffick 20 acres Wabash township for 2500, Minerva Elliott to Nellie Towell 20 acres 339-13 for 1, Clifford Crumlin to Ora P Cline lots West Union for 1000, F F Boothe to Lolla N Johnson lot Martinsville for 1500, Mary Lawson to David Lawson lot Casey for 350, Byrom McNary to E N McNary lot Martinsville for 2000, Alice Cooper to Willam Gunimiere lots Marshall for 3560.
Glendale residents report perfect weather with cool nights and daytime highs around 90. Apricot and peach prices soar as canners bid high. fruit supplies tighten. Crime note recalls Harry S New’s sweetheart murder. A North Glendale millionaire builds an airship line with a Curtis biplane. Film figures and industry ties cluster in Glendale as LA expands, with local landmarks and a notable ranch economy highlighted.
The American School Peace League announced winners for the seniors essay contest on Teaching the Idea of a League of Nations. First prize went to Agnes Irene Smith of State Normal School Charleston, with five Illinois finalists including Mildred Lantz, Merret Winegarner, Marion Tait, and Lillian M Richards.
Washington debates civil service integrity amid accusations of partisanship in postmaster exams. A North Carolina case, Wade versus Willis, sparks calls for investigation as Republicans and Democrats clash over exam outcomes and the law's spirit. The piece notes broader demands for accountability and cites political speeches and the formation of the American Legion.
A humorous note portrays Fate as agin bin and the Capricorn goat symbol in a sketch where The Albi Guys rehearse a scene with a friend’s wife. The piece emphasizes luck lack and excuses rather than action, with playful anthropomorphism and local character humor.
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